Masrur, located in Kangra, is famous for a group of monolithic rock-cut temples. it is not know why there was upsurge for building rock-cut temples in the fourth and fifth centuries AD which continued up to the 8th century.

What began under Buddhist inspiration in Ajanta and Ellora, continued in Mahabalipuram, Pattadakal in south India and Masrur and Dhammar in north India. these richly carved and ornamented cave temples are the only ones of its kind in north India. The temple was dedicated originally to Lord Siva though images of other deities are also found. Whereas are built in the Ratha style of Dravidian architecture, those at Masrur are in Nagara or north India style. These rock-cut temples are hewn out of natural rock structures; the builders had to shape the edifices in accordance with the contours and shape of the rock. the rock temples have sikharas and impressive carved panels. The main shrines are situated in the centre.

The rock-cut temples are simple though large and do not have the elaborate splendou4r of the later rock-cut temples of Ellora and Pattadakal.